DEPUTY ATTORNEY - UNCLASSIFIED

About the role

This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. This position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers. This position reports to the Supervising Sr. Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Takes direct responsibility for legal representation of appointed clients, including developing evidence and presenting evidence at formal administrative hearings and, if necessary, brief the district courts and the Supreme Court on appeal.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Exemplary interpersonal skills working with staff are required to maintain workflow.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills dealing directly with clients in need of representation are also required.
• The ability to multi-task with the help of staff is required.
• The ability to marshal the evidence available and apply the statutes and cases on point for the client’s success is required.
• Comfort in the evidentiary hearing setting carrying the client’s burden of proof is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Nevada is required at the time of employment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations
• Knowledge of the Nevada Administrative Procedure Act under NRS chapter 233B
• Strong research and writing skills

Skills

• Good legal research and writing skills are expected for district court review of appeals officer’s decisions and appeals to the Supreme Court, if necessary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.